The general consensus was that the Warriors needed to figure out a way to win at least once at home, which would guarantee a Game 6 at Chase Center on May 18. Members of the franchise told reporters that Curry's injury probably wouldn't allow him to come back before then, and a Game 6 return was the best-case scenario.

Even Draymond Green says Golden State is better off playing "the long game" with its franchise legend's hamstring injury.